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Ajuga Ground Cover

Are you tired of pulling weeds? I surely am! Are you tired of looking at the unsightly weeds in the midst of your beautiful flowers, shrubs and plants? I surely am.

Want to do something about? We suggest Ajuga. This is a ground cover that is beautiful, easy to grow, and in the spring time has a beautiful lavender flower spike.

Ajuga is very aggressive and will choke out the weeds that bother us. There are two varieties, one is small, the other is large. We suggest you use the smaller, dainty version.

Ajunga at work, protecting Roses from weeds.

Photo 1 shows the Ajuga at work. No weeds and protecting the rose bush. Photo 2 shows a few sprigs or cuttings that have been transplanted to a new area for ground covering.

Ajuga Cuttings

Here are a few links that provide more information about Ajuga:

• http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/envirohort/426-609/426-609.html
• http://www.greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/328
• http://www.fernlea.com/grdcov/ajuga.htm
• http://www.thegardenhelper.com/ajuga.html
• http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/life/homegarden/garden_homegarden/article_1121231.php